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"Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonistDRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as his...

A biography of the African-American artist who grew up in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance and became one of the most renowned painters of the life of his people.

This book focuses on the childhood works of seven artists, with lots of interesting facts about who or what influenced them when they were children and young adults. Three works from each artist are included, showing how their style developed and changed over time.

Examines the life and work of the artist whose determination to be true to her African-American heritage brought about an influential new art form.

Explores the life and work of the Spanish artist and provides photographs of some of his more popular works of art.

A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot.

A biography of Harry Houdini concentrating on his earlier years and the training that made him a master magician and escape artist.